Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for excision procedures on the tunica vaginalis.
CPT 55040 describes the excision of a unilateral hydrocele.
CPT 55041 describes the excision of a hydrocele on both sides.
CPT 94664 refers to the demonstration and evaluation of a patient’s utilization of respiratory therapy devices, such as aerosol generators, nebulizers, metered dose inhalers, or IPPB devices. This article will cover topics such as the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes, and examples of CPT 94664. 1. What is…
CPT 27487 refers to the revision of total knee arthroplasty, with or without allograft, involving femoral and entire tibial components. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes, and examples of CPT 27487 procedures. 1. What is CPT 27487? CPT 27487 is a medical…
CPT 73610 refers to a radiologic examination of the ankle with a minimum of three views. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes, and examples of CPT code 73610 procedures. 1. What is CPT 73610? CPT 73610 is a medical billing code used…
Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for new patient preventive medicine services. CPT Code 99381 CPT 99381 describes an initial comprehensive preventive medicine evaluation and management of an infant (age younger than one year), including age and gender-appropriate history, examination, counseling/anticipatory guidance/risk factor reduction interventions, and the ordering of laboratory/diagnostic procedures. CPT Code…
CPT 22842 refers to posterior segmental instrumentation for 3 to 6 vertebral segments during spinal surgery. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes, and examples of CPT 22842. 1. What is CPT 22842? CPT 22842 is a medical billing code used to describe the…
Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for repair, revision, and/or reconstruction procedures on the pelvis and hip joint. CPT Code 27097 CPT 27097 describes the release or recession of the proximal hamstring. CPT Code 27098 CPT 27098 describes the transfer of an adductor to the ischium. CPT Code 27100 CPT 27100 describes the…
